(ANS – Turin) – “Do whatever He tells you: believers, free to serve… in the footsteps of the Preventive System” is the theme of the World Council of the Salesian Family, currently taking place at Valdocco in Turin from Wednesday, May 20 to Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the days leading up to the Feast of Mary Help of Christians. The central focus of the … Continuar leyendo The Salesian Family World Advisory Council begins in Turin
(Bellflower, California) – The Salesian Family warmly invites you to take part in a special Mary Help of Christians Procession on Sunday, May 24, at St. Dominic Savio Parish in Bellflower, California. Beginning at 10:50 AM near the gate by La Virgen de Guadalupe, this beautiful tradition is an opportunity to come together in prayer, unity, and devotion as we honor Mary under her title … Continuar leyendo Join the Mary Help of Christians Procession – A Journey of Faith and Devotion
(ANS – Salem, May 4, 2026) – At Don Bosco Anbu Illam in Salem, a significant and hope-filled initiative took shape with the official release of the Children’s Election Manifesto 2026—a document that brings together the voices, dreams, and concerns of children, especially those in vulnerable situations. More than a policy document, the manifesto stands as a living testimony to the power of participation, ensuring … Continuar leyendo Salem: Children’s Election Manifesto 2026 Calls the Salesian World to Renew Its Mission
(ANS – Évora, April 2026) – The 30th National Salesian Games are fast approaching, and Évora is preparing to welcome, from April 30 to May 3, more than 1,100 athletes from Salesian houses (SDB and FMA) across the country. The event will also bring together 2,000 family members, educators, and caregivers, along with 150 volunteers supporting logistics, entertainment, administration, communications, and celebrations. The final countdown … Continuar leyendo Countdown: 30th National Salesian Games
By JC Montenegro, PhD (Los Angeles, California) – In many communities, especially within the Salesian Family, young people are often visible. They read at Mass, sing in the choir, help with events, and fill the space with energy. But visibility is not the same as participation. If we’re honest, sometimes young people are treated more like decoration than direction. Present, but not leading. Included, but … Continuar leyendo Young People Are Not ONLY the Choir… They’re the Movement
(ANS – Turin) – The 2026 edition of the course for new Delegates for the Salesian Family is taking place these days, from April 19–26, 2026, across Rome, Turin, and the Salesian sites of Piedmont. Coordinated by Fr. Joan Lluís Playà, Central Delegate of the Rector Major for the Secretariat for the Salesian Family, and Br. Domenico Duc Nam, SDB, World Delegate for Past Pupils … Continuar leyendo Course for New Delegates for the Salesian Family, 2026 Edition
(ANS) – In a brief but heartfelt message, the Salesian Superior of the Jesus the Adolescent Province of the Middle East (MOR), Fr. Simon Zakerian, invites the entire Salesian Family worldwide to support with their prayers the peoples living in the troubled lands of the Middle East. Fr. Zakerian chooses his words carefully in the video he released—not only because he speaks in Italian, which … Continuar leyendo Appeal for Prayer from the Salesian Provincial of MOR: “Lord, Give Us Your Peace!”
(ANS – Córdoba) – For the Salesian Family, the Rector Major’s Strenna has been a key message since the time of Don Bosco. It serves as a guide for pastoral and educational work throughout the year, but today there is an added challenge: to analyze and interpret it so that it truly challenges daily life. With this goal in mind, the St. Artemides Zatti Province … Continuar leyendo “Without Beating Around the Bush”: A Space to Explore the Rector Major’s Message
(ANS – Rome) – On the weekend of March 14–15, 2026, “La Violetta di Don Bosco” (Don Bosco’s Violet) will return across Italy. This national initiative, promoted by the Salesians for Social network, is now in its fourth edition and is organized in collaboration with the Association of Salesian Cooperators from the Region of Italy, the Middle East, and Malta. More than 90 squares, oratories, … Continuar leyendo Over 90 Squares Across Italy for “La Violetta di Don Bosco – 2026”
(ANS – Rome) – It often happens that what begins as a simple experiment or out of practical necessity turns out to be a success, motivating its creators to develop that initial intuition in a broader and more widespread way. This is what recently occurred with the “Salesian Family Newsletter,” a new tool for communication, dialogue, and participation launched by the Secretariat for the Salesian … Continuar leyendo ‘Salesian Family Newsletter’: A New Tool for Communication, Dialogue, and Participation
(ANS – Turin) – In an atmosphere charged with emotion, gratitude, and shared responsibility, the final moment of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days, held in Turin–Valdocco, took place on the morning of Sunday, January 18, 2026. The event concluded four intense days of listening, prayer, discussion, and communion, followed both in person and online by a large audience: over 18,200 people connected via live streaming, … Continuar leyendo “Do Whatever He Tells You”: Closing Ceremony of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days Marked by Gratitude, Commitment, and New Wine
(ANS – Turin) – On the morning of Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Salesian Family gathered at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin–Valdocco for the concluding Eucharistic Celebration of the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days, presided over by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard. This pivotal moment offered a spiritual synthesis of the journey, where listening to the Word and participating in … Continuar leyendo Serving as Disciples: The Final Eucharist Reaffirms the Mission of the Salesian Family
(ANS – Turin) – On the afternoon of the second day of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days, the Lay Groups Fair of the Salesian Family took place, offering a particularly meaningful moment of mutual acquaintance, sharing, and charismatic reflection. The Purpose of the Fair The primary goal of the Lay Groups Fair was to promote understanding of the origins of each Association and the initial … Continuar leyendo The Lay Groups Fair at the Salesian Family Spirituality Days: A Space for Encounter and Communion
(ANS – Turin) – After a very intense and stimulating first day, on the morning of Friday, January 16, 2026, participants in the Salesian Family Spirituality Days received a new and rich collection of insights and reflections through a lectio divina led by Turin deacon Paolo De Martino on the Gospel passage of the Wedding at Cana (Jn 2:1–11), which provides the theme for this … Continuar leyendo ‘The Gospel is a Celebration’: Lectio Divina on the Wedding at Cana at SFSD2026
(ANS – Turin) – In a spirit of enthusiasm and fraternity, the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days (SFSD) began on the afternoon of Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the Teatro Grande at Valdocco in Turin. Representatives of the many groups that make up the Salesian Family gathered around Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, to listen to his reflections on the deeper … Continuar leyendo Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2026: from Hope in Jesus, the Trust that Drives Service
El 10 de enero tuvo lugar en el salón parroquial de la Iglesia de Santo Domingo Savio una jornada significativa de reflexión espiritual, centrada en el Aguinaldo del Fr. Fabio Attard SBD Rector Mayor para el año 2026, con el tema «Haced lo que Él os diga». El encuentro invitó a los participantes a renovar su compromiso con la fe, el servicio y la esperanza... Continuar leyendo A Day of Faith and Renewal with the Salesian Family
(ANS – Turin) – At the opening of the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days (SFSD), Valdocco once again confirmed itself as a worldwide crossroads of charisms, cultures, and ecclesial experiences. Around 350 participants from all five continents, representing the 32 groups of the Salesian Family, have gathered in Turin with a shared desire to live an intense time of communion, attentive listening to the Spirit, … Continuar leyendo Expectations of the Participants: Voices from the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days: Valdocco, a Crossroads of Charisms and Cultures
By Luis Chacon, Coordinator of the Salesian Missionary Volunteer Program (Los Angeles, California) – As the Salesian Family gathers for SEEK, one of the largest Catholic conferences for young adults in North America, we do so under this year’s theme: “SEEK in the Heights.” Inspired by the witness of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, the conference invites young people to lift their eyes upward and rediscover … Continuar leyendo SEEK in the Heights: A Salesian Presence of Hope and Vocational Discernment
By Rachel Pinchinati (Bellflower, California) – An image speaks louder than a thousand words. With that spirit, on December 14, 2025, a very special day was experienced by the Salesian Family, which celebrated one more year of hard and constant work within the great Santo Domingo Savio community, reaffirming its commitment to the most in-need children and young people, following the style of Don Bosco. … Continuar leyendo A Celebration of Unity and Commitment in the Salesian Family at Santo Domingo Savio
(ANS – Colle Don Bosco) – On December 7, a meeting was held in the Lower Basilica at Colle Don Bosco for volunteers of Operation Mato Grosso, a spontaneous movement that educates young people through voluntary work in favour of the poorest in Latin America, born from the heart and imagination of Salesian priest Ugo De Censi. About a thousand young people gathered to remember Fr. … Continuar leyendo Operation Mato Grosso: A Story that Continues
(ANS – Rome) – There are now only 30 days to go until the 44th edition of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days (SFSD), scheduled to take place from January 15 to 18, 2026, at the Salesian Mother House in Valdocco, Turin. There is great anticipation for what will be the first time with the new Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, which will bring together hundreds … Continuar leyendo One Month to Go Until the Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2026
By Susanna Carillo, Salesian Cooperator – (Bellflower, California) – On November 23, 2025, the St. Dominic Savio community of Salesian Cooperators (Spanish-speaking) gathered with love and gratitude to celebrate a Memorial Mass for their dear friends who now rest in God’s peace. The community honored the lives of Fr. Avelino Lorenzo, SDB, and their brother and sister Cooperators—Belia Polanco, Julio Pinchinatti, Benito Trujillo, Ana Garcia, and Mariano Morante. Family and friends … Continuar leyendo Memorial Mass for Fr. Avelino Lorenzo, SDB, and Salesian Cooperators
(Catania, Italy) – On the weekend November 1-2, 2025, a meeting for those in charge of lay-run works in the Salesian Province of Sicily (ISI) was held at the Salesian Provincial Center in Catania. It brought together the leaders and collaborators of the nine lay-led works together with members of the provincial coordination team in an atmosphere of fraternity, discussion and shared educational responsibility. The … Continuar leyendo Meeting for Those in Charge of Lay-run Works: Salesians and Lay People Together, With and for Young People
(ANS – Vatican City) – On the morning of Friday, October 17, a “Meeting point” with journalists was held at the Holy See Press Office, Via della Conciliazione 54, on the canonizations of Sunday, October 19, 2025. The Postulator General for the Causes of Saints of the Salesian Family, Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni, was available to answer questions about Sr. Maria Troncatti. Sr. Maria Troncatti is Pope … Continuar leyendo Fr. Cameroni, SDB: “Sr. Maria Troncatti, the Saint Who Was Passionate About Jesus
(ANS – Rome) – In view of the Canonization of Sr. Maria Troncatti, Daughter of Mary Help of Christians, scheduled for next Sunday, October 19, 2025, several Provinces have developed materials to get to know her better, explore the dimensions of her spirituality, and learn from her tireless apostolic commitment. With only a few days to go before the great feast day, getting in touch with … Continuar leyendo On the Way to the Canonization of Sr. Maria Troncatti, FMA: Materials Already Available to Know Her Better
(ANS – Rome) – If Sister Maria Troncatti, Daughter of Mary Help of Christians, will be canonized in two Sundays, on October 19, 2025, along with several other Blesseds, it is due not only to her docility to the action of the Holy Spirit throughout her life, but also to the recognition of the supernatural nature of the healing of Shuar Juwà Bosco – an extraordinary … Continuar leyendo On the Way to the Canonization of Sister Maria Troncatti, FMA: The Miracle That Paved the Way for Canonization
(ANS – Rome) – The Jubilee of Consecrated Life began today, October 8, 2025, a highly anticipated event and one of the most attended of the entire Jubilee year. Between now and next Sunday, October 12, Rome will see over 16 thousand pilgrims converge, including men and women religious, monks and contemplatives, members of secular institutes, belonging to the Ordo Virginum, hermits, members belonging to the “New … Continuar leyendo The Jubilee of Consecrated Life Is Underway: Many Events for Everyone with Contributions from the Salesian Family
By Ricardo Quintero, PhD – (Los Angeles, California) – As the weather turns cooler, the kitchen at the Don Bosco Mission Center of Boyle Heights has been warming up with service and generosity. On September 27, 2025, a large group of Works of Mercy volunteers arrived early to prepare burritos for distribution to unhoused neighbors across the street at Hollenbeck Park and on Skid Row … Continuar leyendo Volunteers Unite for Works of Mercy in Boyle Heights
By Alex del Carmen, Provincial Coordinator, Salesian Cooperators USA West (San Antonio, Texas) – Note: This letter is offered to the Salesian Family in honor of the USCCB’s National Immigration Week. It was initially sent to Salesian Cooperators in July 2025. Dear Salesian [Family], I invite you to pause and reflect on a vital aspect of our Salesian vocation: our love for the poor and for … Continuar leyendo In Honor of National Immigration Week: A Salesian Call to Action
(Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Italy – September 2025) – On September 14, Colle Don Bosco welcomed numerous faithful for the plenary spiritual retreat organized by the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) Primary. It was an eagerly awaited appointment, which marked the beginning of the new pastoral year under the sign of Salesian spirituality, shared prayer, and deep reflection. The rich formative day was centered … Continuar leyendo Primary ADMA Retreat: A Day of Faith, Silence and Sharing in the Land of Don Bosco
By Gina Robles, Province Youth Ministry Associate (Bellflower, California) – The Salesian family is celebrating an extraordinary achievement as Oralia Neria Felix, a former Salesian youth animator from St. Dominic Savio Parish in Bellflower, has been selected as one of Disneyland Resort’s two Ambassadors for 2025–2027. The announcement was made during a special ceremony at Disneyland Resort on September 12, a tradition that dates back … Continuar leyendo Oralia Neria Felix Named Disneyland Ambassador 2025-2027
(ANS – Quito) – The Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation in America (CSFPA) officially launched its 50th-anniversary celebrations with a program imbued with spirituality, gratitude, and hope for the future. The day began in the Center’s chapel, where participants shared a profound moment of prayer reflecting on the meaning of Don Bosco’s heart. The prayer was accompanied by Salesian symbols that embody the spirit and identity … Continuar leyendo Inauguration of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of CSFPA
(ANS – Facebook) – Commitment and spirit of sacrifice characterized her life as far as the supreme witness of martyrdom. When Pozoblanco fell under the power of the Republican regime, Teresa was arrested because of her Catholic militancy. In prison, while encouraging others, she was heard to say: “Jesus on the altar, Jesus on the cross, Jesus in the soul, a thousand times Jesus!” On … Continuar leyendo Today is the Birthday in Heaven of Blessed Teresa Cejudo Redondo, Martyr, Salesian Cooperator, and ADMA member
By Marisol Becerra (Bellflower, California) – Dear Salesian Family, In 2019, I first encountered the Salesians at the Religious Education Congress. On the final day, something nudged me to stop by their booth—initially just to pick up a water bottle. There, I was greeted by a Salesian Sister who asked about my ministry background. I shared that I had been involved in parish youth ministry … Continuar leyendo Embracing Salesian Spirit: A Journey of Faith and Service
(ANS – Maputsoe) – The Salesians of the Blessed Michael Rua Viceprovince of Southern Africa (eSwatini-Lesotho-South Africa, AFM) recently bid farewell to Salesian Brother Mojela Fihlo, SDB (1980–2025), a beloved friend of the youth, who passed away on August 14. Known for his broad and contagious smile, Br Mojela was a vibrant presence within the Salesian community, even serving as an observer during the recent GC29 at Valdocco at the … Continuar leyendo In Memory of Salesian Brother Mojela Fihlo: A True Friend of the Youth
(ANS – Porto Alegre) – The Provincial Congress of the Salesian Cooperators of Porto Alegre took place at the Casa de Encontro das Filhas de Maria Auxiliadora, on August 23-24, gathering representatives from various local centers for two days of intense community living, spirituality, reflection, and planning for the future of the Association. The Congress, led by outgoing Provincial Coordinator Rita de Cássia A. C. Fernandes, focused on … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperators of Porto Alegre Chart New Course at Provincial Congress
(ANS – Tivoli) – The XII General Chapter of the Salesian Oblates of the Sacred Heart (SOSC) concluded on Friday, July 25, 2025, after intense sessions taking place from June 22 at the General House of the Congregation in Tivoli, Province of Rome. For over a month, the capitular delegates lived a time of discernment, spiritual sharing, and discussion on the guiding theme of the … Continuar leyendo XII General Chapter of the Salesian Oblates of the Sacred Heart
(ANS – Madrid) – This summer, hundreds of children, teenagers, and young adults linked to the Salesian Family are participating in mountain camps throughout the country. The mountain camps, beyond simple rest, are experiences that become authentic spaces for personal growth, community life, and deep contact with nature. The activities, organized by both youth centers and Salesian scout groups, take place in high mountain environments, which … Continuar leyendo Salesian Summer in the Mountains
(ANS – Rome) – On August 5, 2025, the anniversary of the foundation of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Mother General, Sr. Chiara Cazzuola, reaches all the FMA through a video message from Rome, where the Youth Jubilee has just taken place. “We celebrate August 5th as the date of birth of our Institute 153 years ago, in the Jubilee of … Continuar leyendo August 5, 2025, 153rd Anniversary of the Foundation of the FMA Institute: the Message of Mother Chiara Cazzuola
(ASC – USA West) – Dear Salesian Cooperators and Friends, We hope your summer has provided you with times of rest and renewal that strengthen your witness to Christ and our Salesian mission. The attached August Cord will hopefully give you more knowledge and inspiration for the journey. Yours in Don Bosco, Phoebe Mok Julia Tafoya Social Communications Councilors ASC-SUO PROVINCIAL COUNCIL “Give me souls, … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperator News: The Cord / La Cuerda, August 2025
By Roxanne Gaete (Bellflower, California) – It is time to celebrate our history! Fifty years ago, a former student from Cuba, Berta Cardoso de Montalván, fulfilled her dream of forming a group whose name—Salesian Alumni Without Borders— reflects the unifying vision behind a shared goal: to help children, youth, and to support those who are part of this group. The upcoming anniversary celebration marks a … Continuar leyendo Salesian Alumni Without Borders Celebrate 50th Anniversary / Exalumnos Salesianos Sin Fronteras celebran su 50 aniversario
(ANS – Rome) – A heartfelt appeal to sow peace and reconciliation, addressed to young people from every corner of the world, comes to life in a video released today across all digital channels of the Salesian Family and published on the website symjubilee.org. Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and Sr. Chiara Cazzuola, Mother General of the Daughters of Mary Help … Continuar leyendo Jubilee of Youth: Fr. Fabio Attard and Sr. Chiara Cazzuola Launch an Heartfelt Appeal to Make Actions of Peace and Spread Them through Digital Screens
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Don Bosco, In accordance with the directives established in Article 28 of the Regulations of our Project of Apostolic Life, I hereby communicate the official convocation of the V Provincial Congress of the Association of Salesian Cooperators of the USA Western Province. Details: We encourage all members to attend this important Congress meeting and participate in the decision-making process. Your … Continuar leyendo Convening the Salesian Cooperator Provincial Congress 2025 / Convocatoria del Congreso Provincial de Cooperadores Salesianos 2025
By Margarita Hernandez, ADMA-Y Facilitator (Boyle Heights, California) – On the weekend of June 6-8, ADMA-Y hosted a retreat for high school youth at the Don Bosco Mission Center in Boyle Heights. Before the retreat, members of the ADMA-Y leadership team prepared a welcoming and thematic environment that would remain a gift to the Mission Center. The direction of the weekend took root in a … Continuar leyendo ADMA-Y Retreat Animates “One Hope, One Step, One Heart”
(ANS – Rome) – Two formation and sharing meetings for animators of the various Salesian Family Causes were held on Monday, June 9, and Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the usual online format and under the direction of the Postulator General, Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni, and his collaborator, Fr. Gabriel Cruz. The program included three contributions, heard by some 40 participants. First of all, Fr. Cameroni shared … Continuar leyendo Third Online Meeting for Animators and Promoters of the Causes of Beatification and Canonization of the Salesian Family
(ANS – Rome) – Saturday at the World Consultation of the Salesian Family 2025 was marked by moments of profound spirituality, dialogue, and sharing, culminating in the participation at the Pentecost Vigil in St. Peter’s Square, in the presence of Pope Leo XIV—an experience of great significance for all those present. The day opened with the Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, who offered a reflection on … Continuar leyendo World Consultation of the Salesian Family: Meeting with the Rector Major
(ANS – Rome) – The World Consultation of the Salesian Family (SF) is currently underway in Rome (June 4–7, 2025). This significant gathering brings together representatives from the 32 groups of Don Bosco’s rich charism, hailing from across the globe, for a precious time of prayer, discernment, and communion. The event aims to continue the shared journey of the Salesian Family at the heart of the … Continuar leyendo World Consultation of the Salesian Family 2025: A Day Marked by Ecclesial Communion
(ANS – Turin) – A celebration of the people and young people, of the Salesian Family and the entire city community, a simple and genuine celebration, but rich in meaningful insights to be preserved for daily life: once again, the Feast of Mary Help of Christians was a cause for joy for all those who were fortunate enough to be in Valdocco around May 24 … Continuar leyendo Feast of Mary Help of Christians, Fr. Attard: ‘It is Worth Giving One’s Life for Young People’
(ANS – Rome) – This morning, on the solemnity of Saint Mary Domenica Mazzarello, Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, visited the Generalate of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) to celebrate the festive Mass. This gesture, filled with fraternity and shared spirituality, represented a strong sign of unity within the Salesian Family. During the Eucharistic celebration, Fr. … Continuar leyendo Feast of Saint Mary Mazzarello: Visit of Fr. Attard to the FMA Generalate
(ANS – Mexico City, Mexico) – May 2025 – The annual Pilgrimage of the South Mexico Salesian Family to the National Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe was held in Mexico City on May 5, 2025. The event was led by the superiors of the Salesian Provinces named after Our Lady of Guadalupe – the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians of Mexico-South (MME) Province … Continuar leyendo South Mexico Salesian Family Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe
On May 13th, the Salesian Family celebrates the Feast Day of St. Mary Domenica Mazzarello. Mother Mazzarello, pray for us! A hot Italian sun beat mercilessly on the handful of workers in the rocky field. Mopping the sweat off their well-tanned faces, they labored on, their hands burrowing into the soil, skillfully setting the delicate vines in place and tying them tenderly with wisps of … Continuar leyendo The Life Story of St. Mary Domenica Mazzarello
By Kristie Martinez, Salesian Cooperator – (San Antonio, Texas) – The Association of Salesian Cooperators in the Western United States has celebrated a significant milestone! On May 3, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we had the joy of receiving the promises of 8 new Salesian Cooperators of the St. Michael the Archangel Center. Father Mel Trinidad, SDB Provincial, presided over the ceremony, and the Provincial Coordinator, … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperators In the Western United States Rejoice at the Induction of New Cooperators and the Opening of a New Local Center
In English / Spanish By Fr. Manuel Antonio Gomez Fernandez, SDB, Regional Delegate for Interamerica Continuar leyendo Congratulations on the 149th Anniversary of the Association of Salesian Cooperators
By Alex Tucciarone, Salesian Old Boy – (Los Angeles, California) – The Salesian Old Boys, aka SOB’s, was established in 2007 in memory of one of the group’s founding members, Brother Gene Mylan, who passed away in 2007 from brain cancer. Gene was an inspiration to us as a committed Salesian dedicated to youth. In true Salesian spirit, Gene worked to co-host the Bellflower reunion, … Continuar leyendo Salesian Old Boys Make a Difference through the Gene Mylan Fund – A Mission and History
(ANS – Turin) – A pilgrimage represents a journey to a sacred space, embodying a profound act of religious devotion and a time for deep reflection and prayer. Jubilees have long been synonymous with walking, and the spirituality that accompanies this pilgrimage makes the journey both significant and unique. On January 17, 2025, the second day of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days, members embarked on a spiritual … Continuar leyendo Pilgrimage of the Salesian Family: Walking in the Footsteps of Don Bosco from the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians to the Cathedral of Turin
(ANS – Rome) – Just a few days ago, the Holy Father opened the Holy Door and began the Jubilee, a time of grace and renewal for the whole Church. On this important occasion for the whole Church, the World Coordinator of the Association of Salesian Cooperators, Antonio Boccia, sent a message with a powerful exhortation “to live the Salesian apostolic vocation in the world as lay people … Continuar leyendo A Jubilee Message from Antonio Boccia, World Coordinator for the Association of Salesian Cooperators
(ANS – Rome) – The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is never a secondary feast for those who live and share the Salesian mission: both because Don Bosco, a great devotee of Our Lady, venerated her under this title and also because it was precisely on this feast day, 8 December 1841, that his famous encounter with the first young boy at risk, Bartolomeo Garelli, took … Continuar leyendo Celebration of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the 183rd Anniversary of the Birth of the Salesian Oratory
By Socorro M. Manzanilla, Salesian Cooperator (Rosemead, California) – Five years ago at Thanksgiving, Kidz Feeding Kidz (KFK) was born from the passion and vision of two brothers, Nolan and Nicolas Adalin, students at Don Bosco Technical Institute in Rosemead. With unwavering dedication, a heart for others, and the support of their family, they created an initiative to give back to those less fortunate. … Continuar leyendo KIDZ Feeding KIDZ Dreams Big this Thanksgiving
By Larry Arellano, Salesian Collaborator and Past Pupil of Don Bosco (Bellflower, California) – On November 6th of this year, I had the chance to spend a week with Fr. Bob Flickinger from South Haven, Michigan, and 10 other volunteers in El Salvador. Fr. Bob has been coordinating outreach to a rural village there for twenty-five years. Throughout the past year, three different parishes in … Continuar leyendo Still a Salesian at Heart
(ANS – Fatima) – The 9th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians bringing together more than 1,300 participants from over 44 countries, including priests and lay people, has come to an end. It was an important moment of reflection, which highlighted the universality of Marian devotion and the importance of Mary in the life of the Salesian Family. The diversity of the participants was one of the most important points of this … Continuar leyendo Conclusion of the 9th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians: Strengthening the Bonds of Faith
By Judy Alvarez, Salesian Cooperator (Corpus Christi Church – San Francisco) On Friday, August 16, 2024 (Birthday of St. John Bosco), the Salesian Family of Don Bosco in the Western United States joyfully celebrated the ordination of two Salesian brothers. Surrounded by the love of their families, members of the Salesian Family, parishioners, friends, and special guests, Br. Jhoni Chormorro was ordained to the priesthood … Continuar leyendo Salesian Family Celebrates Ordinations in the Western United States
(ANS – Fatima) – The 9th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians will be held in Fatima, Portugal, from August 29 to September 1, 2024. The theme chosen for this edition of the congress, “I will give you a Teacher,” is a clear reference to the Dream at Nine Years of Age, whose Bicentennial the Salesian Family is celebrating this year. The goal of this … Continuar leyendo All is Ready for the 9th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians in Fatima
by Judy Alvarez, Salesian Cooperator Los Angeles, CA – The Inter-America Region of the World Association of Salesian Cooperators has worked intentionally for many years to offer formative sessions via Zoom for all the Cooperators in the region. This project has required overcoming the obstacles of different time zones and offering translation for two or three languages to gain participants from both North and Central … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperator Formation – August 4th
By Pier Marco Trulli Fathers are not born, they are made, and they are not made just because a child is brought into the world, but because one responsibly cares for them. (Patris Corde). This quote by Pope Francis introduces us to the complexity and importance of the journey that each man is called to undertake when facing the new situation of fatherhood. The choice … Continuar leyendo Fatherhood, A Journey to Discovery
Costa Rica – May 2024 – The Salesian Cooperators of the Inter-American region held their second virtual regional training meeting on Sunday, May 19, the feast of Pentecost. The theme “A Promise that Lasts a Lifetime” was taught by Antonio Boccia, World Coordinator of the Association of Salesian Cooperators. Juanita Silva, regional training manager, welcomed all participants. Martín Calderón, world advisor for the region, addressed … Continuar leyendo Salesian Cooperator Formation: “A Promise that Lasts a Lifetime”
By Maria Carmen Castillôn President of World Confederation Mornese Past Pupils of the FMA Salesian Cooperator, St. John Bosco Center, San Antonio, Texas It’s a challenge to remain faithful and continue living a life of faith within youth groups in general. Viewing it as a ripple effect, we need to reflect and see the reasons behind it. When you throw a stone or an object … Continuar leyendo Creating Waves: How to Live Faith in Challenging Times
THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR: Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB The art of being like Don Bosco: “Remember that education is a matter of the heart, of which God alone is the master, and that we can achieve nothing unless God teaches us the art and hands us the key” (The Biographical Memoirs of Saint John Bosco, XVI, 376). My dear friends, readers of … Continuar leyendo When an Educator Touches the Hearts of Children: The Art of Being Like Don Bosco
By Judy Alvarez On Saturday, May 19th, the day before Pentecost, St Dominic Savio Cooperators gathered for a retreat in the Learning Commons at St. John Bosco High School. It was a long-anticipated opportunity for the English-speaking center, beginning with a family-style potluck at 11:00 a.m. and concluding at 4:00 p.m. with the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost. In an atmosphere of love and … Continuar leyendo A Day of Renewal for Salesian Cooperators
(ANS – Turin) – Yesterday, Monday, 20 May 2024, the annual appointment of the Salesian Family World Advisory Council opened. Until Thursday 23rd, the eve of the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, the Major Superiors and Leaders of the groups that make up the Salesian Family are gathered together at the Salesian Mother House in Valdocco, Turin, to reflect “God’s dream for the Salesian Family … Continuar leyendo The 2024 World Advisory Council of the Salesian Family: “God’s Dream for the Salesian Family in Our Time”
Caracas, Venezuela – On May 13, 2024 the Don Bosco Church in Altamira, Caracas, Venezuela, was filled with joy and gratitude for the commemoration of the 56th anniversary of the founding of the Damas Salesianas Association (ADS). The solemn celebration began with the Eucharist in which God was thanked for the precious mission entrusted to the Association. Fr Rafale Montenegro, Superior of the Salesian Province … Continuar leyendo 56 Years Since the Foundation of the Damas Salesianas
(ANS – Rome) – Anticipation is growing for the 2024 edition of the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians. As devotees around the world prepare for the spiritual journey to be undertaken as a community, those responsible for the initiative have completed and made available the translated versions of the booklets that accompany the videos. The happy intuition to gather the entire global Salesian Family … Continuar leyendo Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians: Booklets Available in Five Languages
ANS – Turin) – On April 18 2024, the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) celebrated 155 years since its foundation: in Turin on April 18, 1869, by the work of St John Bosco, the year after the consecration of the Church of Mary Help of Christians in Turin (June 9, 1868), as a sign of gratitude for the benefits that people recognised as received … Continuar leyendo ADMA Celebrates its 155th Anniversary by Contemplating the Role of Mary in Don Bosco’s Dream at Nine Years of Age
By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator “When you are a Salesian Cooperator, you have friends all over the world.” I received this quote from my fellow Italian Cooperator, Enrico Sacchi of Torino. My first visit of Colle Don Bosco was 17 years ago; I was escorted by the Cooperators to see Valdocco and Colle Don Bosco. Enrico and his wife welcomed me to their home with a homemade … Continuar leyendo Visiting the Homes of St. Dominic Savio
Rome, Saint John Lateran, 21 April 2024, Fourth Sunday of Easter. Dear brothers and sisters! Called to sow seeds of hope and to build peace Each year, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations invites us to reflect on the precious gift of the Lord’s call to each of us, as members of his faithful pilgrim people, to participate in his loving plan and to … Continuar leyendo Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 61st World Day of Prayer For Vocations
(Costa Rica – February 2024) – On Saturday, February 24, the Salesian Cooperators in the Interamerica Region celebrated their first regional formation meeting of 2024 (online) on the theme “A lifestyle for sustainable development.” The event was coordinated by the Regional Executive Secretariat of the ASC and led by Ms Cinzia Arena, Emeritus Administrator of the Association of Salesian Cooperators. Ms. Arena developed her presentation … Continuar leyendo Formation Meeting for Salesian Cooperators in the Interamerica Region: “A Lifestyle for Sustainable Development”
(ANS – Turin) – The Eucharistic celebration presided over by Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major, opened the 4th day of the Salesian Family meeting in Valdocco. “The presence here of many Salesians of Don Bosco from various continents, of the Salesian Family with the Major Superiors, Coordinators and World Presidents of the groups,” he stressed, “is a very strong symbol of Don Bosco’s family, also … Continuar leyendo Don Bosco’s Apostolic Energy Urges His Sons, and the by Now Mature Salesian Family Follows Him… “Literally”
Turin, Italy – January 2024 – The Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2024 ended yesterday, Sunday, 21 January. These were intense days, during which about 400 members of this great religious family, together with the 4,000 connected online, met in Valdocco with the Rector Major, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime. Together, they prayed, shared spirituality, listened to testimonies, and reflected on Strenna 2024: “The dream that makes … Continuar leyendo Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2024
